Joe Irving Knihy

The narrative offers a personal glimpse into life in the iron trade in British Columbia during the early to mid-1900s. It explores the author's experiences growing up amidst the challenges and triumphs of this industry, providing rich insights into the social and economic landscape of the time. Through vivid storytelling, the account highlights the struggles and resilience of those involved in the trade, capturing the essence of a bygone era in a unique and engaging manner.

Written by a leading gundog trainer, this book explains to the novice trainer what is to be done step-by-step and explains how to obviate defects of behaviour in the dogs and remedy them when they occur. The general care of spaniels from infancy to maturity is dealt with throughout.

A gundog training book, which reveals the techniques used by the professional trainers and enables the individual gundog owner to utilise them for their own training programme. Set out in an A-Z format, it covers the various aspects of gundog training as well as giving advice on field trials, breeding and general care and management of gundogs.

At 99 years old, Joe Irving shares a rich tapestry of experiences from his remarkable life as an ironworker and beyond. This collection encompasses his journey from the pioneer days in rural British Columbia to a successful career with the International Union of Ironworkers. After retiring to Rainbow Pines Ranch with his wife, he embraced farming and milling for nearly four decades. Joe's stories reflect a lifetime of resilience, adventure, and wisdom, showcasing his enduring spirit and commitment to learning, even graduating high school at 93.